Toxic Torts

Counseling across a wide range of toxic torts matters, McGlinchey Stafford attorneys represent insurers, manufacturers, waste disposal firms, refineries, plant operators, premises owners and construction contractors. We defend and manage single plaintiff, mass and class action claims on a regional and national basis.

Included in the toxic tort claims that we handle are asbestos and silica exposure litigation. Our attorneys have extensive experience with these complex cases that can entail thousands of claims against a single client.

We manage these types of claims efficiently and, when forced to trial on these types of exposures, have obtained favorable results for our clients.

Our toxic torts attorneys have in-depth knowledge of the prevailing and emerging technical, scientific and legal issues at the foundation of exposure injury claims. We devise innovative defenses to protect our clients’ interests.

Aromatic hydrocarbons are another practice focus. McGlinchey Stafford has successfully handled a multitude of claims involving toxic exposure and damage allegations related to benzene, toluene and xylene and blood borne diseases.

McGlinchey Stafford toxic torts lawyers use litigation defense techniques that minimize our clients’ exposure and support their business strategies. We have a proven record of achievement in obtaining favorable settlements and expedited resolutions for local, regional and national clients in such industries as:

Toxic Torts Resources

In addition to their legal background, many of the attorneys on our toxic torts team have education or training in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, biology and nursing. We rely on an extensive network of well-regarded scientists, engineers and other experts for information and to provide persuasive testimony.

Our attorneys’ experience across several industries further strengthens our defense strategies. To maximize resources and solutions for clients, our litigation attorneys coordinate with firm colleagues with specific legal and business knowledge in environmental law, products liability, healthcare and admiralty and maritime law.